GRACEFUL VERSES. 



CXI 



Gladly with thee I pace along, 

 And of sweet fancy dream — 

 Waiting till some inspired song, 

 Within my memory cherished long, 



Comes fairer forth. 



With more of worth, 

 Because that time, upon its stream. 

 Feathers and chaft' will bear away, 

 But gives to gems a brighter ray. 



C. C. 1812. 



